Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Davenport, IA
VS
Eugene, OR
🏆 Eugene leads 13 of 23 categories
Davenport
Iowa
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
89.3 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,890
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High
Population
101,448
Eugene
Oregon
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
103.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$61,481 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
84 ✓ Safer
Population
176,755 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Davenport, IA
Pros
Homes cost $251k less ($155,100 vs $406,000)
Rent averages $379/mo less ($890 vs $1,269)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.1 pts lower (5.0%)
15% cheaper overall cost of living than Eugene
Living costs sit below the national average (index 89.3)
Smaller class sizes — 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (581.4/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3540.6/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Eugene, OR
Pros
45% less violent crime than Davenport
More college-educated — 44.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 48°F vs 31°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $406,000
Cost of living runs 15% higher than Davenport
Property crime (3255.7/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (7.1% vs 5.0%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Davenport
Cost of Living
15% cheaper
COL index 89.3 vs 103.8 (100 = US avg)
Davenport
Median Home Value
$251k less
$155,100 vs $406,000
Davenport
Unemployment
2.1 pp lower
5.0% vs 7.1% unemployment
Eugene
Median Income
$1,591
$61,481 vs $59,890/yr
Eugene
Violent Crime
45% lower
317.9 vs 581.4 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Davenport, IA | Eugene, OR |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 89.3 ✓ Cheaper | 103.8⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $155,100 ✓ Lower | $406,000⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $890 ✓ Lower | $1,269 |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $59,890 | $61,481 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 7.1%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.5 min ✓ Shorter | 18.6 min |
| Work From Home % | 7.7% | 13.8% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 159⚠ High | 112⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 153⚠ High | 84 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 169⚠ High | 155⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) | B (103) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 13.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 17.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.5% | 44.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 92.0% | 94.6% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Davenport Comm School District | Eugene SD 4J |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 31.0°F | 48.1°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 83.9°F | 84.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 38.8" ✓ Drier | 45.1" |
| Annual Snowfall | 36.1" | 2.7" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 101,448 | 176,755 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 37.4 ✓ Older | 35.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.2% ✓ Higher | 47.8% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% ✓ More | 16.3% |
| Over 65 | 16.2% | 17.2% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Davenport's cost of living index is 89.3 vs Eugene's 103.8 (US average = 100).
Davenport is 14% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Eugene leads 13 of 23 categories. Davenport wins 10 and Eugene wins 13. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Davenport to Eugene or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($155,100 vs $406,000 median home), income ($59,890 vs $61,481), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Davenport, IA and Eugene, OR are about 1,646 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.